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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Australian & Colonial
• Sale Date:
  15 Jul 2018 ~ 12noon (AEST)
• Lot #:
  395
• Lot Description:
  A PENSION FOR THE CHIEF CLERK at NORFOLK ISLAND:
  On his death in 1887 "The Echo" reported "Many persons-and especially those connected with the Press and with the Imperial service in these colonies as far back as the old Legislative Council, will learn with regret of the death of Mr Thomas Jewel Oliver, who passed away on Friday morning at "Swilley," St. Mark's-road, Randwick. The late Mr Oliver was bom in England, near Plymouth...He was the son of Robert Bloon Oliver, a Naval Agent, and he emigrated to this colony about half a century ago. At Norfolk Island he was clerk of the bench, the civil position of which ranked next to that of the local commandment. When the Imperial establishment at Norfolk Island was abolished, Mr. Oliver was transferred to Port Arthur, in Tasmania, and he there remained in a position similar to that he had previously filled - until he was pensioned off and returned to Sydney. For many years he was engaged on the Parliamentary reporting staff of the Sydney Morning Herald.
• Estimate:
  A$2,000 - 3,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Collectables

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